When does the tour take place and how long does it last?

The tour begins on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 11 AM at the Fugger and Welser Museum and lasts 1 hour.

What admission prices apply?

According to the museum, regular tickets cost €7 per person, reduced €6, children up to 16 years €2.50, free for under 7 years. Family tickets are available.

Is the exhibition barrier-free accessible?

The museum considers itself a museum for all and offers barrier-free, inclusive access. Detailed information is provided online by the museum.

How can I get there best by public transport?

It is recommended to take tram line 2 to the stop Mozarthaus Kolping. The barrier-free stop Hoher Weg is nearby.

Are there parking options nearby?

There are no parking spaces directly at the museum. The Kolping parking garage at Jesuitengasse 10 is recommended, which has continuous opening hours.

Am I allowed to take photos in the exhibition?

Information will follow. Please inquire at the cash desk or with the museum team on site.

Starlight on Ocean Waves: Experience Seafaring, Astronomy, and Trade Up Close at the Augsburg Museum on Sunday

Name: Museum Tour: Starlight on Ocean Waves
Start: 2026-05-24T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-24T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Fugger und Welser Erlebnismuseum

Starlight, Salt Air, Global Trade: An Hour of Seafaring Under the Stars

In the thematic tour Starlight on Ocean Waves at the Fugger and Welser Museum, visitors experience an intense artistic experience and an aesthetic journey between cartography, navigation, and global trade history. The exhibition atmosphere combines sensual artwork exploration with informed curation: light, sound, and scenographic installations bring the great voyages of the 16th century to life.

Seafaring, Stars, and the Art of Navigation

The tour visually leads into the world of nautical science: from the night sky as a compass to routes to India, Africa, and South America, up to Renaissance cartography. The colors of projections, the spatial effect of the ship's space, and tactile stations condense the artwork exploration into a rich aesthetic experience.

Trade, Power, Responsibility

The focus is on the trade networks of the Fugger and Welser, their financial transactions, and mining industries in the 15th and 16th centuries. The tour also addresses the darker sides of early globalization: colonialism, exploitation, and the consequences for indigenous societies in South America and Africa. Thus, the curation connects expertise with contemporary relevance and cultural education.

Renaissance Spatial Experience in the Listed Wieselhaus

The tour unfolds in the original Renaissance building, whose arcades, light guidance, and materiality create a unique spatial effect. Multimedia stations, excellent scenography, and the award-winning map table in the ship's space make history tangible and visually experienceable.

Museum Education and Accessibility

The house sees itself as a museum for all: barrier-free, inclusive, with tours for different target groups. Public recurring tours, offerings for children and school classes, as well as easily accessible information on arrival and accessibility facilitate planning the visit.

Conclusion

Starlight on Ocean Waves promises a concentrated hour between seafaring, astronomy, and global trade. Anyone wanting to experience the Renaissance, cartography, and global history with all senses should not miss this tour in the heart of Augsburg.